Name: The Grand Hotel
Address: Nuwara Eliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District, 22200, Sri Lanka
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $126 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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The Grand Hotel

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Nuwara Eliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka –

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February 11, 2018

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Excellent food. Friendly staff. Colonial setup and clean environment. I was originally from Sri Lanka and there was a section just for Sri Lankan food and it was awesome.

Christopher, United States of America

Iconic hotel lived up to our expectations Great food and drinks. High tea was good and the dilmah tea lounge had a great range of teas Good activities around the hotel and the gardens were amazing.

Adam, Australia

Almost everything, espcially The Grand Thai Restaurent :)

Bassam, Saudi Arabia

Good Thai Restaurant and Good variety for Breakfast

Nishan, Sri Lanka

Lovely place. Helpful staff. Good food offering for breakfast. Excellant location.

Badr, Saudi Arabia

Very welcoming. Fair breakfast with various local food. Nice surroundings.

Yasuo, Japan

Comfortable room and bed with heater in room. Beautiful gardens and excellent breakfast offering a variety of choices.

William, United States of America

The hotel looks very beautiful. The staff is very friendly. Has a good service.

Leon, Sri Lanka

I wasn’t really happy with much in this hotel A big disappointment

Tanya, New Zealand

Design and location and of course history of the property

Muhamdiramge, Sri Lanka

9.0

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“Excellent food. Friendly staff. Colonial setup and clean environment. I was originally from Sri Lanka and there was a section just for Sri Lankan food and it was awesome.”

Christopher United States of America
“Iconic hotel lived up to our expectations Great food and drinks. High tea was good and the dilmah tea lounge had a great range of teas Good activities around the hotel and the gardens were amazing.”

Adam Australia
“Almost everything, espcially The Grand Thai Restaurent :)”

Bassam Saudi Arabia
“Good Thai Restaurant and Good variety for Breakfast”

Nishan Sri Lanka
“Lovely place. Helpful staff. Good food offering for breakfast. Excellant location.”

Badr Saudi Arabia
“Very welcoming. Fair breakfast with various local food. Nice surroundings.”

Yasuo Japan
“Comfortable room and bed with heater in room. Beautiful gardens and excellent breakfast offering a variety of choices.”

William United States of America
“The hotel looks very beautiful. The staff is very friendly. Has a good service.”

Leon Sri Lanka
“I wasn’t really happy with much in this hotel A big disappointment”

Tanya New Zealand
“Design and location and of course history of the property”

Muhamdiramge Sri Lanka

One of our top picks in Nuwara Eliya.The Grand Hotel is located on Nuwara Eliya Hill, adjacent to the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course. Surrounded by tropical greenery and enjoying cool climates, it features 2 restaurants, a shopping arcade and a gym.

Rooms at Grand Hotel are equipped with heating. Each room has satellite TV, a mini fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom offers a hot shower and a hairdryer.

Guests can relax in the sauna, or play a round of golf. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception and a business center. Laundry services are available.

International dishes are served at Barnes Hall, while Grand Indian Restaurant offers specialties from North and South India. The hotel also has a wine cellar.

The Grand Hotel is a 6-hour drive from Colombo International Airport.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Nuwara Eliya! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

We speak your language!

Your stay will include:

Sun deck Terrace Shops (on site) Chapel/Shrine

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

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Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

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An Inside Look at The Grand Hotel

Undoubtedly the most celebrated of hotels in Nuwara Eliya, the Grand offers you the ultimate blend of Old world charm and elegant comfort with 145 rooms to choose from: all with peaceful views of misty hills. Superior luxury also awaits in 3 Presidential Suites and 4 Junior Suites. From here, you can admire the beautifully laid out, award winning gardens where rare roses bloom. Hot baths and heating will keep you cosy in the cold nights, and with 24 hour room service at hand, a steaming frothy cocoa is yours, even past midnight.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya
0.2 miles
Nuwara Eliya Post Office
0.2 miles
Mackwoods Museum
0.3 miles
Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
0.4 miles
Royal Colombo Golf Club
0.4 miles
Galway's Land National Park
0.9 miles
Gregory Lake
1.3 miles
Nanu Oya Train Station
2.3 miles
Seetha Amman Temple
3.9 miles
Hakgala Botanical Garden
4.9 miles

Natural Beauty

Piduruthalagala Mountain Mountain
1.2 miles
Gregory Lake Lake
1.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Fantastic old world property that has been lovingly cared for with all modern amenities including a brand new indoor heated pool which is just divine! The rooms...”

Yasmine

United Kingdom

“Everything. We were told on arrival that the building is close to 125 years old and they did an excellent job of preserving that classic look while providing al...”

Omar

United Arab Emirates

9.5

“Grand hotel is truly Grand. Beautiful location, and very well-maintained gardens. The hotel had the old English charm. The heated swimming pool was great. The b...”

Musrat

Bangladesh

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2 Restaurants On Site

BARNES HALL

Menu: Buffet
MAGNOLIA

Food: American

Menu: À la carte

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged USD 35 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Grand Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“Excellent food. Friendly staff. Colonial setup and clean environment. I was originally from Sri Lanka and there was a section just for Sri Lankan food and it was awesome.”

Christopher

United States of America

“Iconic hotel lived up to our expectations Great food and drinks. High tea was good and the dilmah tea lounge had a great range of teas Good activities around the hotel and the gardens were amazing. ”

Adam

Australia

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Reviewed: December 9, 2018

John
United Kingdom
9.6

“Fabulous Colonial 5* hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom a little dated for a $200 a night hotel, it's showing it's age in places.
Fabulous Colonial style hotel. The place us a work of art, every room worth visiting. Its a museum piece. The staff are exceptionally helpful, the food and service is amazing.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Richard
United Kingdom
10

“Very comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The first room we were put in on 3rd floor and having to change rooms.
The friendliness and kindness of all the staff.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Michael
United Arab Emirates

1 helpful vote
9.2

“wish I stayed longer”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
breakfast buffet is great ; too bad they didnt offer fresh OJ ( only at a charge)
Christmas atmosphere

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 28, 2018

Adriana
United Arab Emirates
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
When you not expect a lot from the place and after you receive from the moment you enter in the hotel a nice vanilla cup of tea, a lovely smile from the staff and been upgraded what can we say, we just love it. The hotel is old in Colonial traditional style, but the energy around you is phenomenal, the food delicious and the atmosphere was great. So 5 star

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 22, 2018

Archita
Singapore
10

“Truly Grand!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 10, 2018

Christopher
United States of America
9.2

“My family and I enjoyed the stay. We will return in couple of years from USA.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was good, but can be improved with better shower facilities.
Excellent food. Friendly staff. Colonial setup and clean environment. I was originally from Sri Lanka and there was a section just for Sri Lankan food and it was awesome.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Teresa
Spain

1 helpful vote
10

“Excellent stay in a historical superb building”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was the best we’ve ever had. 10 i n quality, variety, presentation & service. Very nice historic hotel

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 7, 2018

Joanna
United Kingdom
10

“Very enjoyable stay ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms a little old fashioned bathrooms are small
Beautiful surroundings, superb food, excellent value for money

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 7, 2018

Rachael
Singapore
9.6

“The staffs were very accommodating and helpful.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel is beautifully decorated and the room was very comfortable. We had the afternoon tea and it’s was absolutely an awesome experience.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 31, 2018

KANISHKA WIJAYASEKARA
Sri Lanka
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nice property with well maintained surrounding. Good food. Friendly staff, very professional. Nice rooms.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Sanjeev
India
7.5

“Review”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No balcony
Location

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 27, 2018

Patrick
Netherlands

3 helpful votes
9.6

“A grand experience at the Grand Hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It's quite pricey, but all in all worth every penny.
An excellent experience. Although the weather was a bit disappointing during our stay...the hotel made up for this. Staff is extremely friendly...the hotel offers everything needed for a good time. The Indian restaurant and the buffet-restaurant are excellent...the food is delicious.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 25, 2018

Yasmine
United Kingdom
Age group: 35 – 44
10

“Wonderful Old World charm with all modern amenities and excellent service.”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Fantastic old world property that has been lovingly cared for with all modern amenities including a brand new indoor heated pool which is just divine! The rooms are very comfortable with everything one needs. The breakfast is just fantastic with so much choice and sitting on the indoor terrace overlooking all the beautiful Hydrangea is very special. The hotel transports you back to more gentle times and the service and attention of the staff match. Having stayed at some of the other hotels in the area I can safely say this was the absolute best! It was an absolute pleasure to stay here and I look forward to stay again on my next trip to Nuwaraliya.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 21, 2018

Kate
Australia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We were quoted $743 AUD but charged in USD which made it way too expensive, this wasnt clear at time of booking and I intend to take ot up with booking.com as the hotel did not seem to care.
The service and the food was impeccable

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Nics Tours
Australia
Age group: 55 – 64
9.2

“I enjoyed the stay but I will be telling people that I think it is over priced.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
for the money I think the rooms were very small.
billiads food gardens

Stayed in October 2018

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of The Grand Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

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